Generally, when a person dies owning real property, title to that property passes automatically to the heirs although the estate must be probated in order for title to pass legally. As one of several heirs you have the right to the use and possession of the whole property until it is sold. The executor has been instructed to sell the property, however, the heirs still own it. You may be required to pay for the utilities you use. You should be extra careful to maintain the property in good order and not do any damage. You may want to consult with a local attorney to confirm your rights under the laws in your jurisdiction.
When the testator has passed away. That is when their duties begin. The first thing they have to do is file with the probate court to be appointed as executor.
You need to submit the will to probate court for allowance and ask to be appointed the executor. If there is a different executor named in the will they may need to sign a declination.
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The person who owns a house can sell it whenever they wish. The executor only controls property of someone who has passed away.
Only if he is the executor of the estate and has court authorization.
Your brother already has enough going on. The duties of being executor would be too much. Someone else in the family should petition to be appointed executor and your brother should decline.
Answer: You can petition the court where the estate was filed if you wish to become a co-executor. The statutory period for doing so may have passed. You will need to inquire at the court.
Not without the permission of the executor. They are responsible for making sure the estate is maintained.
Only if the will of the deceased asked for this to be done.
It does not get passed down to the offspring. Only that of the mother does.
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A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions on behalf of another person while they are alive. An executor of an estate is responsible for managing and distributing a deceased person's assets according to their will. The main difference is that a power of attorney's authority ends upon the person's death, while an executor's responsibilities begin after the person has passed away.